Heart surgery for FREE!!!!!!

Yes it's true it happens in India at Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital, Banglore, India.

About Hospital :

It offers free heart surgeries to people from all walks of life. Till date it has conducted nearly 400,000 surgeries, according to its staff who point out that no billing counter exists at the hospital.

The hospital's mission is to 'provide high quality medical care absolutely on a no cost basis to all irrespective of caste, creed, religion, and financial status in an overall spiritual environment which recognises the patient as a human being and not as a diseased entity.

Every patient receives the same treatment here, free-of-cost. "The idea is that each patient is at the same level and if you do not pay for your treatment, then everyone is on par.

The hospital is located on a 53-acre complex. Hospital houses 333 beds, eight operation theatres, six intensive care units, two cardiac cath labs and a 24-hour emergency unit.

How hospital manages Expenses :

All the funds for the hospital come from the medical trust, which in turn receives donations from various charitable trusts and Sathya Sai Baba's devotees

Located at :

Get directions on Google map :

http://tiny.cc/hospitalongooglemap

Blog in search engine results, Get traffic to blog

Make your blog famous

My Experience :

I had submitted my blog URL to Google search engine, after that i got lot of visitors from Google
search results. So if you want to make your blog popular submit it to all famous search engines,
then keep an eye on your visitors to see the change.

How it will help :

If you give your blog URL to search engine then it will be added to their index each time their engine will crawl the web.

How to do :

Always give your URL starting with http:// prefix. No need to give individual page links just
top-level page will do the job.

Go to these links for submitting your blog URL :

• Google Search Engine Submit URL
  
• Yahoo Search Engine Submit URL
• Microsoft BING Search Engine Submit URL
  

Hope it will help....

Unchecked checkbox problem value not submitted with form - Trick to get it done

Unselected checkbox value not submitted with form

Problem definition :

Today i encountered with one of rule of Html Specification :

unselected radio buttons and checkboxes are not submitted with form.

That means if you have a boolean property xyz in form that toggles checkbox, in that case
value for xyz will be submitted only if it is checked otherwise not.

So in case of updating existing record suppose your field xyz was set to true and now user unchecks that then on form submission value of xyz will remain true, it will not become false as expected.

Solution :

Use a hidden variable of same name and with value as false. Remember your hidden variable should come after the checkbox.

Example :

Your Old code :
<input name="xyz" type="checkbox"/>

Your New Code :
<input name="xyz" type="checkbox"/>
<input name="xyz" value="false" type="hidden"/>

This will give you correct behaviour which you expect. That is if user checks the box then xyz value should be true and if user unchecks then xyz value should be false.

Other approaches which people suggest is to write some javascript for
unchecked boxes to explictly submit them Or use radio button etc,
its upto you to choose whichever works for you.

If this does not work for some one please leave a comment on this post.

Desi Recipes for cooking food at home

In this post i will collect recipes from internet for preparing some delicious eatables which we all can cook at our home..keep watching this post for new additions.

Crunchy Poha Recipe :

Ingredients:

• Chopped onions
• Mustard seeds (rai)
• Beaten rice (poha)
• Peanuts(मूँगफली)
• Red pepper powder(लाल मिर्च पाउडर)
• Turmeric powder (हल्दी पाउडर)
• Salt to taste
• Oil
• Coriander to garnish(धनिया से सजाना)

Method of preparation:

• Heat one big tablespoon of oil in a cooking pan.
• Shallow-fry the peanuts in the pan, removing them once they turn golden-brown.
• In the same pan, place the rai and chopped onions, stirring them till the onions go soft -- don't wait for them to fry till they are golden-brown.
• Add the turmeric powder (हल्दी पाउडर), red pepper(लाल मिर्च पाउडर) and salt to the pan.
• Take a large bowl and soak the poha in water. Gently wash the poha and drain all the water immediately. Drain the poha completely to remove all water. Then put it in the pan, stirring it around to mix with the other ingredients and allowing it to cook for one or two minutes till yellow in colour.
• Before serving the crunchy poha, mix in the peanuts and garnish(सजाना) with coriander leaves(धनिया पत्तियां)

Bread Upma Recipe :

Ingredients:

• 4-5 slices of bread
• 3 tbsps curd(दही)
• 1 tsp mustard(राई)
• 4-5 curry leaves(करी पत्ते)
• 2 green chillies
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tsp chillie powder
• 2 tsp coriander (dhaniya) powder
• 1 tbsp oil
• 2-3 tbsp water
• Salt to taste
• Coriander leaves to garnish(धनिया से सजाना)

Method of preparation:

• Cut the bread into small pieces .(each cut into approx nine squares or more)
  
• Sprinkle(छिड़कना) water on the pieces, so that the bread becomes soft.
• Heat the oil in a kadai and add the mustard and turmeric powder.
• Next, add the green chillies, curry leaves(करी पत्ते) and bread.
• Add the remaining masalas -- chillie powder, dhaniya powder and salt.
• Add the curd and mix well.
• Bread Upma is now ready to eat -- garnish with coriander leaves.

Veg Pulao Recipe :

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera जीरा)
• 1 small diced onion
• 1 chopped potato
• 1 small chopped tomato
• Green chillies
• 1/2 tsp red chillie powder
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder(धनिया पाउडर)
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• Salt to taste
• you can also add more veggies like carrots(गाजर), peas(मटर) and beans(फलियां) to suit your taste.

Method of preparation:

• Soak the rice in water for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Next, heat the cooking oil in a pressure cooker and add the jeera; once it starts crackling(तीखी आवाज), add all the chopped vegetables.
• Also add all the spices -- red chillie powder, coriander powder(धनिया पाउडर), garam masala and salt.
• Next add the water (2 cups -- always remember, the quantity of water should be twice as much as the rice to be cooked).
• Finally, add the rice and close the pressure cooker, allowing it to cook till the first whistle goes off. Once that happens, turn off the gas and leave the rice inside for the next five minutes.
• Open up the cooker -- your Vegetable Pulao is now ready to eat. I prefer to eat with dahi best combination.
  
• Here's a tip -- you can substitute the rice with cracked wheat (dalia)
  

Useful Java Articles over Internet

In this post i will keep adding links for good java articles which i will find over internet.


1. Explains CACHING and also compares different caching frameworks performance :

http://javalandscape.blogspot.com/2009/05/intro-to-cachingcaching-algorithms-and.html


2. Explains Use of Strategy Design Pattern with very good example

http://community.java.net/pub/a/today/2005/04/07/pojostrategy.html



to be contd.................. keep watch on this post....................

AMIE - equivalent to B.E or B.Tech - no need to attend college

In this week i was searching for information about AMIE. I found information in pieces from various sites then i thought i should write one post to help people to understand this concept.

What is AMIE?

AMIE stands for Associate Member of Institution of Engineers. Simply speaking, it is an engineering degree course recognized by all State Governments, Central Govt., UPSC etc as equivalent to B.E/B.Tech. That means, those who successfully complete AMIE will get equal opportunities for job as well as higher education, just like a B.E or B.Tech holder. The Institution of Engineers (India), the largest multidisciplinary body of engineers in the country is the body that prepares syllabus, conducts examination and issue certificates etc. of AMIE.

In short you become member of IE(Institution of Engineers) India and start reading books for syllabus given by them then appear for tests they conduct every year June,December. You just have to clear few subjects in 10-12 years time and you will become equivalent to B.E/B.tech sitting at home or parallely working with some company as you do not have to attend colleges.

This course is especially suitable for employed person, as they can study this course without being interfering their job, whether they are in India or abroad .

Who Can Study AMIE ?

His/her age shall be 18 years or above

Those who wish to do AMIE must passes any one of the following qualifications.

1. He /she shall have passed 3 year diploma in branch of engineering/technology
   or equivalent diploma / certificate like Polytechnic.
   (No marks restriction)

OR

2. +2/HSC/PDC with Physics, Chemistry& Maths with minimum 45% marks.

If you possess any qualification equivalent to the above, still then you are eligible to apply for AMIE.

Those who pursue AMIE after their Diploma course are usually known as Diploma Stream Students, and others are known as Non-Diploma Stream Students

SYLLABUS OF AMIE :

The syllabus of AMIE is more or less similar to B.E/B.Tech. But the number of subjects in AMIE is very less. The AMIE syllabus has two parts:- Section A and Section B (similar to First year , Second year etc. of any formal degree course). Those who join for AMIE should first study Section A subjects, and after passing Section B he should study Section B. In Section A we study some subjects which are fundamental to engineering. In section B, we make specialized study in our chosen branch of engineering. When a student clears all subjects in both sections A and B. he is said to have passed A.M.I.E examination and becomes a graduate engineer.

Based on ones qualification, the number of subjects that a student studies in Section A varies. A diploma holder need to study only 4 subjects in Section A, while a non-diploma/+2 holder studies 10 subjects in Section A.

Following are the subjects in Section A

1. Fundamentals of Design and Manufacturing

2. Material Science and Engineering

3. Computing and Informatics

4. Society and Environment

5. Mechanical science

6. Engineering Physics and Chemistry

7. Engineering Drawing and Graphics

8. Electronics and Instrumentation

9. Engineering Mathematics

10. Electrical Science.

On completion of section A, a student takes admission to Section B. In section B, student is asked to select a branch of engineering. Following are the engineering branches available.

1. Electronics and communication Engineering

2. Electrical Engineering

3. Computer Science and Engineering

4. Civil Engineering

5. Mechanical Engineering

6. Production Engineering

7. Chemical Engineering

8. Materials and Metallurgical Engineering

9. Mining Engineering

10. Production Engineering

11. Textile Engineering

12. Architectural Engineering.

Of the above engineering branches available, a student can choose ANY branch as he wishes, without any criteria. This is one of the attractions of AMIE. For example, a student studied Automobile engineering in Diploma level can choose Computer Science or Electronics etc in AMIE !!!!

Both Diploma and Non-diploma holders should study 9 subjects in Section B. In order to impart practical knowledge, the Institution of Engineers has included project work and lab experiments as part of section B syllabus.

In short, a +2 holder can complete AMIE by clearing just 10 + 9 = 19 subjects, whereas for a diploma holder, the total subject is 4 + 9 = 13 only.

The project work may be done in the same firm/company where the student is presently engaged in. For carrying out laboratory experiment, the Institution of Engineers will contact the authorities of some engineering college/similar technical institution nearest to the location of the student and make necessary arrangement. For this, a nominal fee of Rs 1000/- will be charged from the student.

DURATION of AMIE :

The attraction of AMIE is its flexibility in completion time. Apart from conventional courses, the AMIE doesn’t have a fixed ‘completion time’. Normally 6 years are available for clearing Section A subjects and another 6 years for completing Section B.

HOW TO JOIN AMIE :

For appearing AMIE examinations, one should get membership with Institution of Engineers. In order to get membership you should apply in the prescribed application form. Application form for membership registration can be had directly from any of the local centers of Institution of Engineers at a cost of 100/-.

Diploma holders should apply for senior Technician Membership, and +2 (or equivalent) holders should apply for Technician membership.

Once you submitted the application form for registration, you must wait for at least 3 months for getting your registration confirmation letter.

If you have properly filled up the form and have remitted the correct amount of registration fee(Rs 3565/ may vary) then definitely you will get the registration.

Plan time of your membership properly.

Candidates who will become member between 1stMARCH to 31stAUGUST will be allowed to appear for DECEMBER exam.

Candidates who will become member between 1stSEPTEMBER to 28thFEBRUARY will be allowed to appear for JUNE exam.

The first examination that the candidates are eligible to appear shall depend on their date of election as mentioned above. The stipulated six-year period shall be counted from the date of eligibility.

All condidates who are selected for membership will be sent 'Membership Pack' which contains general information about the Institution, Rules and Syllabi of the Institution Examinations and the Examination Application Form along with other related forms and ’Study Material’ for the following four subjects :

i) Fundamentals of Design and Manufacturing (AN 201 / AD 301)

ii) Material Science and Engineering (AN 202 / AD 302)

iii) Computing and Informatics (AN 203 / AD 303)

iv) Society and Environment (AN 204 / AD 304)

While applying for ST / T membership, the applicants from India and Nepal have to pay Rs. 4800/- only (Membership Fee Rs. 2000/- + Membership Pack Rs. 600/- + Study Material Rs. 2200/-). The overseas applicants have to pay US$ 530 only.

The demand draft for the amount as applicable should be drawn in favour of 'The Institution of Engineers (India)' and made payable at Kolkata.

Documents Required

Along with the application form, you should attach the following.

1. Two passport size photographs to be affixed on the application form.

2. Attested copy of Matriculation/School leaving certificate to prove your age.

3. Attested copy of +2/HSC certificate (if applicable) to prove your educational qualification

4. Attested copy of you Diploma certificate and marks sheet (if applicable) to prove your educational qualification.

5. Demand draft of Rs 3565/-(may vary) drawn in favour of ‘Institution of Engineers (India)’, Payable at Kolkota.

6. Write your name and address on the reverse of the Demand Draft.

7. Keep a Xerox copy of all that you send.

8. Get your qualification and identity verified by any AMIE/MIE/FIE holder. In order to do this you have to conduct any AMIE/MIE/FIE holder and he will attest your photograph on the application form, and on production of your certificate he will verify your qualification on the space provided on the application form. Regarding this attestation you can contact any local/State centre nearest to you.

9. Send this application form to IEI, Kolkota at the earliest. If the application form reaches there before August, you will be eligible to appear for December examination.

Once you send the application form to Kolkota, you may not get any correspondence from there for 2 to 3 months. This doesn’t mean that your application was not considered. Normally it takes 2 to 3 months to process your application form. During processing your application form, first your will get an acknowledgement letter mentioning your ‘RS number’. You can note this number for further enquiry regarding your membership (only if it gets delayed too much).

EXAMINATION

AMIE examinations are conducted in the first week of June and December every year. There are a lot of examination centers in India and Abroad. A student can appear for maximum 4 subjects at a time. Thus, a diploma holder can write all the 4 subjects of Section A in single appearance. Examination fee is Rs 1200/- per appearance (not per subject). The examination centre need be selected only at the time of submitting application form for examination.They have exam centers all over india.

WebSites:

• http://www.amieindia.net (official site of AMIE)
• http://www.ieindia.org (official site of Institution of Engineers)
• http://amieinstitute.tripod.com (site for more information about AMIE also coaching)
• http://amiehelp.blogspot.com/